Female names most popular from last year - page 579.
Barabra
Barbara is a feminine given name of Latin origin that means "foreign" or "strange," but also has associations with the Aramaic word "barbara," meaning "to babble" or "stammer.
Baraka
Arabic given name meaning "blessing," derived from the word "barakah" and carrying profound spiritual significance in Islamic tradition. It has been used historically among Muslims as both a personal name and title, popularized globally due to its unique sound and religious connotation.
Barakat
Arabic name meaning 'blessing'. It's gender-neutral and found across cultures like Berber North Africa. In Islam, it signifies divine blessings.
Baranda
Unique Basque-derived name meaning "with a small nose", first used as a given name during the Middle Ages in the Basque region.
Barara
Barbara is a Latin-derived female name originally meaning "bearded," reflecting strength or dominance; it may also evoke the Greek goddess Barbareine.
Barb
Uncommon English name derived from Old English 'beorht', meaning 'bright' or 'famous'.
Barba
Unique unisex name of Spanish and Italian origin, derived from 'barba', meaning beard, symbolizing masculinity, wisdom, and maturity.
Barbaa
Unique Hebrew name derived from 'bar', meaning 'to create' or 'to light'. It signifies creativity and inspiration.
Barbar
Distinctive Latin-derived name originally meaning 'foreign' or 'strange', dating back to ancient times and used in varied forms across cultures.
Barbaraa
Barbara is a Latin-derived name meaning 'bearded', originally given to women with assertive personalities or who had facial hair. It was also influenced by the Greek word 'barbaros' meaning 'foreign'. Saint Barbara, a 3rd-century Christian martyr, is one of its most famous bearers and is considered the patron saint of architects. Throughout history, several queens and notable figures have carried this name, which connotes strength and uniqueness.
Barbaraann
Uncommon yet distinguished Irish name derived from "Barr," meaning "high" or "noble.
Barbaraanne
American combination of two historic names: Barbara, meaning 'foreign' with roots in ancient Aramaic, and Anne, meaning 'grace', derived from Hebrew.
Barbarajean
Rare Scottish feminine given name derived from the Gaelic "Beàta", meaning 'blessed' or 'happy', with 'Bara-' likely serving as an honorific prefix.
Barbarajo
Uncommon Italian name derived from "barbaro", meaning "stranger" or "foreigner", with "-jo" being a playful diminutive suffix.
Barbaralee
Rare but striking Italian-derived given name, combining strength ("strange," "foreign") with femininity ("-lee"), and associated with notable individuals like actress Barbaralee Diamond.
Barbarann
Unique Scandinavian given name derived from the Old Norse "Bárbarann," meaning "bearded man." It was borne by historical figures like Viking warrior Bárbarann, and remains relatively rare but cherished worldwide for its distinctive heritage and unisex appeal.
Barbaranne
Rare Germanic female name derived from "barbar" meaning "foreign". First used among French nobility in the Middle Ages, it signifies exoticness or uniqueness. Despite its scarcity throughout history, it has not been forgotten due to figures like 13th-century saint Barbaranne of Touraine.
Barbarba
Distinctive Italian name meaning 'bearded', originally used for non-Roman men in the Middle Ages.
Barbare
Rare Latin-derived given name originally used in ancient Rome to denote non-Romans, evoking historical curiosity despite its past associations with foreignness or uncivilized behavior.
Barbarella
Rare yet captivating Italian feminine name derived from the Latin word "barbarian," popularized during the Renaissance as a pet name for Barbara.
Barbarette
Rare French given name derived from "barbeau," meaning "red whiskered," historically used as a nickname for individuals with red facial hair or freckles in medieval France.
Barbarita
Unique, feminine Spanish name derived from 'barbá', meaning 'beard'.
Barbe
Unique Latin-derived given name of French origin, meaning "beard," traditionally used in France and Quebec.
Barbee
Rare, American-origin female name coined in the early 20th century from 'bar' and 'bee', with no widely accepted meaning beyond its playful sound.
Barber
Unique English given name derived from the occupational surname Barber, originally associated with barbers who performed medical tasks like tooth extraction and bloodletting. Despite lacking a specific meaning as a given name, Barber can symbolize skill, knowledge, cleanliness, or grooming. Notable figures include Charles Barber, an American sculptor, and appearances in literature and popular culture contribute to its familiarity today.
Barbera
Italian feminine given name of Spanish origin, derived from "barbero," meaning "barber." It was historically associated with barbershops and fathers who were barbers.
Barbett
Barbette is a rare French given name meaning "little beard," historically used for girls with strong personalities during the Middle Ages.
Barbetta
Uncommon Italian female given name derived from "barba", meaning beard, thus translating to "little beard".
Barbette
Rare French given name derived from 'barbet', meaning 'little bearded one' or 'puppy'.
Barbi
Barbie is a Hebrew name originally given to non-Israelite Jewish converts, meaning "foreign" or "stranger".
Barbora
Unique Czech name derived from the Slavic element "Barva," meaning "color" or "appearance." It's associated with beauty, vibrancy, and uniqueness, and has historical significance through Princess Barbara of Cilli.
Barbra
Hebrew female given name that means "foreign woman".
Barbro
Historic Swedish female name derived from Old Norse words meaning 'quick' or 'alert brother', first used during the Middle Ages, experiencing popularity among nobility then intelligentsia, today uncommon but notable in Sweden, with no major historical figures but recognized actresses and journalists like Barbro Sjöholm and Barbro Hadenius.
Barby
Hebrew-derived female given name meaning "daughter of" or "son of.
Barclay
Distinctive Scottish male given name derived from the surname Barclay, meaning "barley-clearing".
Bardara
Rare Hebrew female given name derived from "barad," meaning "lightning" or "flash." It first appeared in the Bible as one of Job's daughters, signifying her radiant beauty and virtue.
Bardot
Rare yet intriguing female given name of French origin. It derives from the Old Germanic word 'bardi', translating to 'bright' or 'shining'. The name's prominence stems from French actress and model Brigitte Bardot, who rose to fame in the mid-20th century and became synonymous with the 1950s sexual revolution due to her unique beauty and style.
Baretta
Italian name derived from the town of Barletta in Italy's Bari province, meaning "little bay" or "small cove," reflecting its coastal roots and originally used as a surname for those living near the coast during the Middle Ages. Today, Baretta stands out as a unique and distinctive given name among people of Italian descent worldwide, despite not being one of the most popular choices currently. Its water-related meaning adds to its appeal for nature enthusiasts.
Bariah
African name of Hausa origin, meaning 'sacrifice,' reflecting generosity and perseverance.
Barika
Unisex African name, originating from Swahili-speaking regions of East Africa, signifying 'blessing' or 'good fortune'.